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The Big E kicks off 4th annual job fair
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The countdown is officially on as we are exactly one month away from the Big E and on Tuesday, people came to the fairgrounds hoping to get a job at this year’s event. There was no hesitation for dozens of every day people looking to...
‘Phenomenal’ NNO exceeds expectations with large crowd
AGAWAM — Loren Forastiere Kastner has been coming to Agawam’s National Night Out (NNO) since the town’s police department organized the first one in 2013. She’s never disappointed. “I like all the demonstrations — the Jaws of Life and the K9 dogs especially — but what...
Chicopee Police Department hosts National Night Out for 30th year
CHICOPEE — National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. For its 30th year, Chicopee hosted its rendition of the event at Sarah Jane Park on Aug. 7. Multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units set up booths to engage with the community.
Creative Kids approaches 40th anniversary
WESTFIELD — Their business relationship has lasted longer than most marriages — partners Sherri Morini and Fran Frere are approaching four decades running the Creative Kids preschool together in Westfield. “We each stay in our lane,” said Morini. “Fran takes care of the curriculum—I take care of purchasing...
Belchertown woman charged with OUI in connection with fatal Mass. Pike crash
A 46-year-old woman was driving under the influence of alcohol when she crashed into a van on Interstate 90 in Ludlow on Saturday evening, pushing the van off the highway and killing its driver, according to prosecutors. Nicole Deren, of Belchertown, is charged with operation while under the influence of...
New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
RUSSELL — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to decorated Vietnam veteran Jan “Boomer” Boomsma of Russell who passed away in 2022 and was the father of Mark Boomsma, who built the garage for the town.
Why is the sky hazy? Wildfire smoke returning to Boston
BOSTON - Have you noticed a little haze in the sky today? Wildfire smoke is back in Massachusetts.Smoke from wildfires raging in the western United States and northwestern Canada is finding its way back to New England. As the summer wears on, more and more wildfires are breaking out to our west. In the image below, you can see all of the small fire icons representing a wildfire that is currently out of control. These fires are producing a very large smoke plume that is carried up to high levels of the atmosphere and transported in the direction of the...
Mansfield Incident, Massachusetts State Trooper on Leave After Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence
A Massachusetts State Trooper has been stripped of his duties and placed on leave after an arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident. According to NBC10 Boston, the Trooper, Richard Whelan, is currently under investigation by internal affairs following his detainment by Mansfield police. Whelan, 27, reportedly engaged in a...
Response team makes incredible save after spotting humpback whale entangled in fishing rope: 'Many thanks goes to the crew'
The agency sent out its Marine Animal Entanglement Response team to disentangle the animal and ensure it could swim freely once again. After getting a call about a humpback whale trapped in fishing gear east of Boston, the local entanglement response team came to the pair's rescue and set them free.
On This Day: Janis Joplin Performs Her Final Performance Ever in 1970
Janis Joplin was one of the most unique and powerful vocalists of the 20th century. She passed away at the age of 27 long before her time, and one can’t help but wonder what she would have done with her career if she hadn’t left us so young. We can look back at a short but rich career full of stellar performances to remember her by. One important performance, in particular, was her 1970 set at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. On this day in 1970, that particular set marked Janis Joplin’s final performance before her death two months later.
Celtics player got 6-time NBA All-Star to officiate his wedding
Payton Pritchard called in the big guns as he got married over the weekend. The Boston Celtics guard Pritchard tied the knot with his girlfriend Emma MacDonald on Sunday. One noteworthy part of the ceremony, which took place in Cape Cod, Mass., was that the wedding officiant was none other than … former NBA star... The post Celtics player got 6-time NBA All-Star to officiate his wedding appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
‘Where are we going to go?’: Mass. DPH hears desperate pleas to keep Carney Hospital open
Hundreds of people showed up to a public hearing scheduled by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to share their concerns about the planned closure of Carney Hospital.
Report ranks Massachusetts a ‘bottom state’ for affordable housing
The average construction cost per new housing unit in Massachusetts ($334,280) makes it the third priciest in the nation, according to the report. Construction Coverage has named Massachusetts a “bottom state” for investment in affordable housing, behind only Hawaii and Wyoming. Michael Stromberg, lead data analyst at the...
As new shelter stay limits take effect, advocates keep up pressure on Healey
Gov. Maura Healey faced protests right after announcing a five-day limit for some families at overflow shelter sites. Organizers are planning a vigil in front of the State House this week. Almost two weeks after new policies limiting the amount of time that homeless families can stay in overflow shelters...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
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